"And if he wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, 'I am sorry,' you should forgive him."
Luke 17:4
No question about it, I think the person who benefits more from forgiveness is the forgiver. The person forgiven may not even be aware of the forgiveness, but the forgiver certainly is aware. Once that cloud is lifted, the forgiver feels lighter, more alive. As long as the forgiver doesn't hold onto a grudge, he or she can move forward. But grudge-holding means no forgiveness has taken place. There may be an illusion of forgiveness but true forgivers don't hold grudges. I think we decide to forgive and, once that decision is made, God gifts us with a heart to actually forgive. Forgiveness can be so difficult that it only can come from God, once our desire is there. Is there anyone we need to forgive this autumn day? Let's take the question to God and give God our desire to forgive. God will turn that into forgiveness in our hearts. Love, heidi
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